The vibe and atmosphere here are super laid back and fun. Feels like you're in someone's living room eating and hanging out. Love the food, everything is SOOO good! All the servers are laid back and remind me of California vibes, love it! read more

Barley Mow - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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The Barley Mow has the best sandwich I have ever had in my life. The Pastrami Melt is on another level. The pastrami was smoked tender and packed into the sandwich with a ton of flavor. Add in the shiitake mushrooms and mac n cheese and it was just amazing. It had the feel of a grilled cheese mixed with pastrami on rye and I was blown away. The restaurant itself is super clean with a great vibe and I like the seat yourself style. The service was good too. Honestly I am still stunned at how good that sandwich was. If you go here the Pastrami Melt is a must try. 1000000000/10 Recommend! read more

Barley Mow - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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We were in town and walked Penn Ave. So many cute shops and restaurants & breweries. We had gone to one brewery & this was our 2nd stop. We ordered 2 small plates - so good. Asian influence on elevated bar food! Beer menu was very good as was the seasonal drinks. If you find yourself in ththe Reading area - definitely go to Penn Ave! read more

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The menu was pretty unique. Prices were quite high, however the presentation of the food was impressive. My food tasted amazing! Don't go for the cocktails... they're served in a can. The beer is overpriced. They don't have soft served drinks with refills. You basically either have to settle for water or a small glass bottled soda. If you want a refill, that's not an option, as you'll have to pay for a new drink each time. I did appreciate the ambiance of the place. Great music, uplifting entertainment, and outside tables. The appetizer in my photos they don't serve anymore so that was a bummer, as it was my favorite. I'd say the restaurant is definitely a good time. Just go with a lot of money and an open mind to try their menu. read more

Barley Mow - Spinach & Artichoke Quicheables - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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This unassuming craft beer pub was a lot more than just a pub with bar food. The menu options and food was superior. They had an amazing food menu. We had the Korean Sticky Chicken, sezchuan lamb noodles, Sticky Char'd Brussels! The sauces, and seasonings for each were divine. And the roasted brussel sprouts were roasted with perfect crisp. The sezchuan lamb noodles had a little more kick than I expected but it was almost perfect. My compliments to the chef. The beer selection was incredible. I don't think beer lovers could go wrong. The staff was friendly and the dining area was big. Something that people seemed to not like was that you had to get your water yourself. But not a big deal. Most of us could use the extra steps. Come on this is a tavern... read more

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Another dog friendly bar in town! In the outdoor area you can sit with your pup while you dine and drink. The menu looked pretty good, I noticed a few people eating the ribs which looked amazing! They have a nice selection of beers all on a digital display listing the name , a brief description, and alcohol content, you order by the number on the display. The backyard has a bar with outdoor taps, numerous tables with umbrellas, and a large table with ceiling fans under a roof for bigger parties. The bartenders were great, very friendly, and service was quick. They are adding a restaurant in the top floor, apparently a speakeasy which sounds like it will be a nice addition to the area. read more

I don't normally give out five stars, but this place is just fantastic. I love the fact that you order everything at the bar so it's very easy to handle your own bill and eat and drink at your own pace. Plenty of space inside and out with a huge cooler full of beers sorted by style. The tap list is diverse and some of the prices are amazing. $5/2oz pours so reasonable. Very limited cocktails and they have some canned cocktails that were enjoyed by some in our party. They have a large space out back and you can access it from inside. Pet friendly, but they ask all dogs to remain on their leash. Fair. Even a few tables covered in the shade. Just watch out for the birds who nest above. Pricing on the menu items are not inexpensive, but the servings are enormous. Bring a cooler and take home the leftovers. Really love this spot. read more

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Phenomenal experience, worth all they hype I've heard. For a foodie and craft beer enthusiast like myself, this was fantastic. The selection of beers will hit everyone's taste. The food, wow it was beyond what I expected. I will absolutely be returning and sharing to friends it's a must visit. read more

Barley Mow - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Food is quality and delicious. I was impressed this "bar" turned out serious food. Fun place with front and back patios. read more

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Great atmosphere, friendly staff, awesome beer menu, delicious food. Picture is Korean sticky chicken. read more

Barley Mow - First time here. Fantastic atmosphere, friendly staff, great beer menu, and the food was delicious. We will definitely be coming back! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

I was surprised how good everything was. I had the beef salad and my friend had her usual the grilled cheese sandwich. We started with the fried potatoes which were crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside. Putting all of this with the fresh beers made for a perfect dinner. I will be back! read more

This place is our go-to in West Reading. We love the rotating beers (always something good) and the food is excellent. Bartenders are all friendly and the place has all kinds of seating options inside and out. read more

Perfectly malleable to fit any situation. Really just checks all the boxes. Weekend brunch? Check. Day drinking spot? Check. Outdoor seating and deck area? Check. Cozy dinner atmosphere? Saturday night hot spot? Great location in the heart of West Reading? Yeah, all of the above. Seriously though, the food has gotten so much better over the years. I remember when it first opened and the menu consisted of maybe a few sandwiches. Like, they bought a panini press and 80% of the menu was paninis. Actually, now that I just looked at the menu, they still have a ton of sandwiches, but they are really unique. Tons of variety. Reubens, grilled cheese, meatloaf sliders, melts, the whole gambit. And in addition to a plethora of handhelds, there are plenty of appetizers to choose from like short rib poutine tots, chili deviled eggs, south Philly spring rolls, and pimento cheese strata. On my last trip, I went for brunch. Started with their self-anointed "Insane" bloody Mary.. it involved a pickle, bacon, stuffed pepper, and a jumbo shrimp. All those ingredients were great. But now I'm having really bad flashbacks. While those additions were fantastic, the bloody Mary itself was HORRIBLE. Just watered down, flavorless Campbell's soup. But no, Campbell's tomato soup would have more flavor. This was like diluted, second rate gazpacho. Basically drinking ice water with a hint of tomato flavor. No spices, no seasoning.. the bloody Mary mix they used was absolutely horrid. Such a shame because every other component was so good. Looking past the bloody Mary debacle, my meal was insanely good. I went with the Pastrami Melt - house smoked pastrami, housemade sauce (which they colloquially refer to as "savory schmear"), mac & cheese, roasted shiitake, and caramelized onion on griddled marbled rye. Interesting note - the mac & cheese came on the sandwich and not as a side. The actual sides were tater tots and a small arugula salad. It was an absolutely massive meal. Perhaps, too massive. According to their most up-to-date online menu, you no longer get the tots or arugula salad. The cost also went up from $18 to $21. And that's just in the past three months. Shrinkflation is real, people. And yeah, they don't "serve" water. They have water in a big jug where you have to walk over and get it yourself. If you ask for a water, you'll get instructed on how to fill your own water. And the big jug they have is usually room temperature with no ice. So if you need your thirst quenched with some ice-cold H2O, this ain't it, chief. Despite some minor flaws, Barley Mow should be a staple in West Reading for many years to come. The excellent menu and food quality coupled with the light, fun atmosphere should keep local libation seekers coming back again and again. read more

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Amazing upscale bar food. Absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. Friendly knowledgeable service in a comfortable setting, oh, did I mention and outstanding collection of craft beers. If you are a fan of delicious food and beer come here. Everything we ate was delicious made with fresh quality ingredients. My meatloaf sliders could not have been better. Tasty meatloaf and mash potatoes on a perfectly toasted slider roll with beef gravy. The sandwiches were accompanied by crisp mini fries and a perfectly seasoned salad. The Korean chicken was crisp on the outside and juicy inside with just the right amount of kick. They were nestled in soft bao buns. The crispy deviled eggs also had a kick to them and were topped by a crisp chip. Lots of beer to wash everything down. You can get small 5 oz samples here so you can do your own tasting food matchings. Can not wait to come back and try some more. read more

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I love Barley Mow's Sunday Brunch! Extremely Unique! Nothing plain here, just eat it the way the kitchen prepares it, or you'll miss out! Next problem is picking one of the equally fun Brunch drinks! read more

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Come for the beer, come again for the deviled eggs. Rarely visit this area for work. I stumbled on this place a year ago, and when in town went out of my way just for the eggs. So tasty. In the summer time the outdoor seating is great. Overall- great ambiance, great service (thanks for the beer recommendations!) and great eggs. I can only imagine what the other dishes are like :) read more

Barley Mow - Awesome Deviled Eggs! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Absolutely delicious and innovative food! The spicy tuna wonton nachos and tikki masala poutine were stellar. Great selection of brews, too, but I'd love more local ones to choose from. Ambience is great! Staff wonderful and helpful! read more

Barley Mow - Spicy Tuna Wonton Nachos - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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Just got home from Sunday Brunch at Barley Mow, and I literally had to jump on my phone to review. Well, this was after I again looked at the pictures of what I just ate! And here's the review. GO AND EAT THEIR BRUNCH NOOOOWWWW!!! Undoubtedly, a 10 out of 10 meal! We started with Bloody Marys. A meal unto themselves. Good spice and texture to the blend. Loaded with bacon strips, a prawn, pickle, and a super hot cheese filled pepper. Then to the meals- Holy Goodness, the meals!! My boyfriend ate the Butter Chicken and I had the Octopus. Everything in the chicken dish tasted great together and all would taste amazing apart as their own sides. The tikka sauce tasted authentic. Cheese curds, fried to perfection. And the potatoes, so crispy and soft. Let alone the most beautiful poached egg. So, being primarily pescatarian, I was jazzed to see octopus on the menu!! Never tried and couldn't wait. Directly after this review, I will be researching how to make octopus....OMG! Tender, charred, yum! And the soft scrambled eggs- how did they make these so pillowy. The torta added a sweet surprise. And prawns and shishito peppers, wow. Put a fork in me, I'm done.....and can't wait to eat it all again!!! read more

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Great service and delicious food. Trying to figure out what I ate. chef friend loved her lamb pasta dish and we plan on coming back when I visit PA in OCt. read more

Barley Mow - We are here and enjoyed a lamb pasta dish (top) and I'm trying to remember what the tacos? - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Purely rating based on the beer selection. We often find ourselves looking for places that offer outside dining during this pandemic. Barley Mow has plenty seating - front deck, along the side of the building and plenty outback. We did order the tots due to the governor's recent order to purchase food, but we didn't really eat those. Not only do they have a wide variety of draft beers, the selection in the bottle shop is also impressive. There is something for everyone. read more

Barley Mow - Tots and beer cheese compliments of Governor Wolf's mandate. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

We enjoyed a couple of brews here after dinner in West Reading. This spot has a great little outdoor patio and fantastic indoor space as well. On a Saturday night with great weather, there were plenty of places to find a spot to relax and have a drink, yet the place was busy and vibrant. We chose a couple options from the fridge selection. The draft list had plenty of IPAs, if that's what you're into. For us, there weren't enough appealing options or variety there. The fridge and the shelves have a good selection though. We each had a couple of Sours that were just like fruit juice and so yummy! We felt the prices were reasonable, and the staff was friendly and helpful. We would definitely come back, and hopefully that draft list rotates in a bit more options to appease every palate. read more

Barley Mow - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Wow! This place is quite an amazing find. Being a beer enthusiast, this place offers many different beers on tap as well as single can options. But the food definitely out stages the beer options. The chef is very talented. The best thing on the menu was Portuguese Clams. The sauce was the perfect amount of spice and really added to the clam dish. read more

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If you're looking for a something unique, Barley Mow is it! Their menu had very unique selections. They have a rotating draft, I'm not a beer drinker but there's always a cider or seltzer on tap. They also have a large assortment of canned and bottled beers and ciders. Their Sunday brunch is amazing, I been several times. Dinner is also delicious. My favorites are their pork belly (available at dinner and brunch), and thai curry mussels. They do mimosa flights for brunch. There's ample seating inside and out. You order at the bar, then you get a number and your food is served to you. Drinks you take to the table yourself. I love this place and recommend it to anyone! read more

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We went to this place for a date night in the spring. It was a great little spot in West Reading that has massive beer selection. I don't drink so I was pleasantly surprised that the food menu was equally as extensive but I figured there was no way they offered such a diverse menu competently. I was wrong. We got Bao buns, the Peruvian chicken and meatloaf sliders. They were all delicious. It was honestly more than enough food for two of us. After perusing their website before writing this review, I noticed that their menu seems to have changed for the summer. I love to see this. so many places in Berks County simply play the same ol' favorites without trying anything new. With limited options near Reading, this is a great place to add to the rotation. If I am ever back in the area, I will stop by! read more

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I only got a beer here but the service was quick even though the place was busy. The draft options are great and I got a South County IPA Liminal Moment. I definitely recommend if you want delicious beer options. read more

Recommended by a colleague and it didn't disappoint! I got a peach cider on tap and got some work done while waiting for my lunch. The La Jolla grilled cheese was delicious with the pesto! The bread was nice and crisp. Large menu and would like to come back to try more. read more

Barley Mow - La Jolla Grilled Cheese - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

This place has a great ambiance! I heard the place had been remodeled, and if so the reno looks great! Very modern. Went on a date night (my hubs loves beer) and they have a lot to choose from! They also have wine selections. Wasn't quite sure how things worked when we walked in, as no one is there to greet you. You walk up the steps and straight ahead you can order food at the counter. They have paper menus that you can take to your table (seat yourself.) Once you order you get a number & they take your card to start a tab for you. Here's what we ordered: Started with two drinks. I ordered the Le Seul XVI (Blackberry and Lemon.) They let you sample it before you order and I loved it because it reminded me of Apple Cider Vinegar (I know weird, right?) My hubs ordered a beer, can't remember the name but will update when I do! He enjoyed his as well. Both drinks lasted us through our entire meal. They have all small plates since their biggest thing is the drinks. We ordered 6 small plates and shared them all. -Emperor Salad: this was REALLY good. Had to get a salad to balance all the other carbs. I really enjoyed the cornbread crumbles & the passionfruit pearls in this salad. Very creative & each flavor complimented the others. -Korean Fried Chicken Bao Buns: my husband's favorite! They have a nice kick to them with the kimchi crema but so good you don't want to stop eating! I do wish the chicken itself had a little more seasoning. -Pastrami Tots: very different. Lots of different flavors but good! We chose this dish over the Truffled Torn Taters because we preferred the tots to be together as opposed to basically hash browns. These tots were nice and loaded and great taste. -Pinot Noir Short Rib: our least favorite. I can see the potential but there was just TOO much hoisin sauce. I can compare it to having pull pork barbecue and there just being way too much bbq sauce. Overwhelming. And there wasn't really anything else on the bun to help soak up the sauce. We took 1 bite and was done. They took it off our bill with no problem. -South Philly Hoagie Spring Roll: tastes exactly how it sounds! A hoagie in a spring roll was very neat to me. Beautiful presentation and nice bite. The chutney didn't add much to the egg rolls but was still good on its own. Very creative. -Windy City Duet: after reading the description we HAD to try it! We were sold with the candied onions lol. This was very good. The angus beef dog was more like a sausage. Very nice crunch when you bit into it. It was a lot on 1 hot dog, but in a good way. Overall great experience. You wear masks unless you are seated at your table. Most people that came in got takeout orders. You can also get growlers and crowlers to go. Will definitely be back to try their Sunday brunch! read more

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I came with two friends after work in search of a casual place to eat, drink, and chat! We were thrilled that it wasn't crowded on a Wednesday night and that we had our pick of couy seats. We were unsure of the protocol but once we found menus that were lying on the bar, we saw that the directions to order from the bar were written there. Between us, we ordered the hot dog duo, grilled cheese, meatloaf sliders, beer, and Bourbon Smash. The food and drinls were good enough for our goal of just relaxing and chatting while we filled our bellies. However, each dish on the menu had way too many ingredients, which takes aeay from the enjoyment of key flavors. It was overwhelming to the palate. Also, disappointed at the small selection of mixed drinks. Wishing there was better variety for those of us who don't prefer beer. Service was great! The ladies on bar were kind, attentive, and smiled. They were not pushy and never made us wait long. We will definitely be back but will maybe try some shared plates as apps and grab a drink on our way to shop or something. read more

I'm very impressed with this place. The set up is a bit unusual, but the food is phenomenal. Not your run-of-the-mill bar food. It has an Asian flare to classic favorites. I want to give a shout out to one of the bartenders, though. One of the things I hate about breweries is the money wasted on beer I don't like. I had asked for his opinion on a sour beer I got from their fridge. He didn't know about it, so he let me try a sour from their draft. I liked that one, and I bought the can. Well, turns out it was nothing like the sample. So, after I paid, I turned to the bartender just to let him know that the beer is VERY sour, in the case that anyone else ever asked his opinion. He was so upset that I didn't tell him sooner, so he could refund the beer, and instead gave me the other sour on draft to-go - for free! Unexpected kindness and I really appreciated that. read more

Stopped in for lunch after rreadinng the yelp reviews. Didn't drinK (work day) but did enjoy both the meatloaf sliders and the fried chicken nap buns! BotH were absolutely delicious, interesting and beautifully presented. The bar is beautiful and has hundreds of beers from the looks of it. Huge thumbs up, will return and you should try this place! read more

Barley Mow - Fried chicken nap buns and meatloaf sliders - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

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Wow! Where to start? I guess this is probably one of the best places I've been ever. Food, beer, service, atmosphere, prices...amazing. I can see why it's busy whenever we go. Probably the best food I've ever had at a beer bar(or most places) and the beer selection is insane. The girls tapping beers where very knowledgeable and could tell us about pretty much everything on tap(20 taps). Dog friendly outside and great outdoor seating too. We will be back. Often. read more

It's been a hot minute since I've reviewed this brewtiful house. So let's have a go! To be honest, I often find better (and cheaper) beers in the fridge. But there's usually one or two winners on draft regardless. The food doe. To be honest, I was a little bummed to learn I could no longer bring 10 $10 tacos to munch on here, but it is well worth the transition. The cooks and menu were taken from the Belly Drinkery that once existed in the GoggleWorks. They play on fresh ingredients, and originality of dishes makes it extremely difficult to choose just one (aka go with friends that don't get too protective of their plates). I am obsessed with their bao breakfast buns. The brisket tots, however... I'm not sure that there were more than 3 pieces that weren't fatty slabs. Would not order again. I also love the brussel sprouts, though they could be slightly more charred. And you cannot beat the portion of their lox board. The ambiance is wonderful as always still, and well, my 11 check ins thus far will support that. Hit up Jazzy Brunch. You'll be very happy you did. ONE last note. WHAT is with the haystack potatoes? Just stop putting them on every plate. They ruin the plating and they're just pointless. read more

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I have eaten upstairs at their sister restaurant, Light In The Attic, which was very good. Service was excellent and the food was fantastic, ambience was nice. Had the much touted brunch at the Barley Mow. I will not go back for that. The metal stool/chairs are ungodly uncomfortable. Service was not good, food was worse. Had the Henhouse dish which was AWFUL; the waffle was like eating sawdust - a dry dog!!! Not tasty at all and whoever thought of piling on a bone-in thigh/leg combo which was incredibly AWKWARD to cut piled on top of a waffle, should have rethought it.The thimble full of hot honey did nothing to add to the dryness. I am adventurous and think out of the box but this was rough dining. I will say some of the rest of my party enjoyed the food. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing, and maybe if you did takeout with abetter selection it would have a better outcome. As it is, I wouldn't recommend it. read more

This is the perfect place to go if you want a selection of good beer and good food in a laid back environment. The Korean fried chicken bao buns were excellent, as was the lager. There is both outdoor and indoor seating for whatever you prefer. You can't go wrong here! read more

Barley Mow - Korean fried chicken bao buns and the lager - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - West Reading, Pennsylvania

Great service, excellent beer. Some options limited but overall they have solid drinks and over portioned food. You will not go hungry with your order. Check out a flight for under 10, good option to try 4 beers at once. read more

12/24/2017 - Met with friends at Barley Mow. First impression was that the space is small. It's a beer store, they have a small bar with a few stools where they pour about 10 draft craft beers. If you want additional seating, there are tables towards the entry of the store. You can purchase bottle/can cold beers that are in the back of the store in the fridge and the rest of the beers are displayed. There was a football game a group was watching on an iPad and they were pretty rowdy at the bar. The only beertender that was there wasn't friendly or attentive. We ordered a flight of beers. When we got them and brought them to the table, we realized there wasn't anything that told you what they were. Beers were excellent though, especially their stouts. read more

Solid beer selection. Incredible food. Cozy atmosphere. An easy recommendation. And here is some extra text to make the word limit for a review - enjoy! read more

Great drinks!! We had a great experience when we went while bar hopping. They have a great variety of beer and cocktails.

The reasoning behind the two star rating is simple; The staff at this place make it impossible to have an enjoyable experience. Rude people ruin businesses. It's that simple. We tired going back to this place a few times because we wanted to give it another chance and thought that maybe the staff was having a bad night or something. However, each time we've been there it's the same rude, arrogant, and seemingly annoyed to help the customer attitude that we received. So, that's the story of this place. If you can get passed that and every encounter while attempting to get a drink or place a food order then you'll have a nice experience. And I'm certain there's plenty of others who'll say they've never had a bad time, and that's fine. It's not the experiences that we've had. Thanks!! read more

Excellent. Met a Bumble dare here. Very cleavage and great beer selection. Will be back with my daughter for Vegan options. read more